University-City relationship: The sample of Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Education is one of the most essential requirements of maintaining a modern life in the world. The universities that constitute the top ring of education are the main indicators of innovation and development. Universities have been developing and expanding from the date they were founded to the present, and at the same time they develop and change the social life of the city they are located in the economic, social, cultural and technological sense. Founded in 1982, Van Yuzuncu Yil University has been developing and growing since its foundation and it also affects its city. The aim of this study is to explain the historical development of the university-city relationship, to determine whether the service / services offered by the university meet the expectations of the society at an adequate level, to interpret the effects of R & D and consultancy services on the local economy and employment. For this reason, 300 tradespeople in the city were interviewed and interview technique was used with different groups representing the society (non-governmental organizations, political parties, local administrators). According to the data obtained; As the university grows and develops, it also develops and changes the city from a socio-economic and cultural perspective. However, the distance to the city center weakens the relationship between the university and the city and, as a result of this, many important services such as meeting the expectations of the city, providing R & D and consultancy services and sharing scientific studies with the city are disrupted. For this reason, in order to improve the problem of distance from the city center in order to strengthen the relationship between the city and the city, it is necessary to improve the diversify of the transportation ; additionally, in order to be the university of the city, it is essential to provide communication with the local people and increase the scientific studies and applications for the solution of the city's problems. . Keywords: University, City, University-City Relationship, Van Yuzuncu Yıl University Number of Pages: 170 Scientific Director: Asc. Prof. Suvat PARİN